Managers of Wealth Offshore

Denmark charges two Brits with tax fraud after Cayman assistance

The two alleged British organisers of one of the largest fraud cases in Denmark’s history

Extension of Jersey's Economic Substance law to self-managed funds

The amending legislation also strengthens the general exemption for other fund vehicles, currently provided in guidance, by explicitly introducing this exemption into legislation.

Appleby Advises on Acquisition of Premier League Football Club Burnley F.C.

The Appleby team were led by Corporate Partner, Andrew Weaver, assisted by Senior Associate Chris Smedley and Associate Stephen Parnell.

Economic Development looks to procure more work locally in support of the Bailiwick economy

It is thought that small changes in process, proactive engagement with industry and some targeted sector development could help redirect millions of pounds worth of business to Guernsey's private sector.

Corruption Trial of French-Israeli Tycoon Begins in Switzerland

They also accused Mr. Steinmetz of forging fake documents to cover the bribes, which they say started in 2006 and continued until 2012, and of funneling the money through Switzerland.

Heirs to art-dealing Wildenstein dynasty facing tax fraud retrial

The cornerstone of the Wildenstein family riches is its extraordinary art collection, which was founded by Guy’s great-grandfather Nathan, a cloth merchant from Alsace.

Corruption trial of diamond magnate opens in Switzerland

Steinmetz is alleged to have paid bribes to secure mining rights in the African country at a fraction of their fair value.

Bermuda: Conversion of an Exempted Limited Partnership to an Exempted Limited Liability Company

We recommend that our clients and prospective clients seek legal advice in Bermuda on their specific proposals before taking steps to implement them.

Black Swan – Resuscitated

In bringing the Act into force, the legislature has followed the tradition in England and in a number of other offshore financial centers

Effecting Legal Arrangements And Executing Documents Remotely: Have We Got The Hang Of This Yet?

One of the maxims that I preach in my role in knowledge management at a global law firm is that change is hard.

Guernsey Funds Industry Emerges Resilient And Revitalised

With this latest phase of the 'digital revolution' gathering pace during the pandemic, Zoom alone has increased the number of users of its online communications platform from 10 million to over 300 million.

What shareholders need to know about their rights and remedies under BVI law

This guide examines the main rights of a shareholder in a BVI company and the potential remedies available to a shareholder when things go wrong.

Private Funding of Legal Services Act, 2020: the codification and expansion of litigation funding in the Cayman Islands

The Act abolishes the offences of champerty and maintenance and provides welcome certainty for litigants looking to manage the expense of litigating in the Cayman Islands.

Parslows advise Jersey Post on the Fetch.je acquisition

This acquisition is very different from those that we have completed in recent times.

Cameron Adderley Is Announced As One Of China's Elite 100 Lawyers

Appleby is delighted to announce that Hong Kong Managing Partner, Cameron Adderley has been listed as one of China’s elite top 100 lawyers (foreign firm) by China Business Law Journal.

Avoiding BVI law and Cayman Islands law pitfalls in banking & finance and corporate transactions

Any legal opinions delivered by offshore counsel will typically include a qualification to this effect.

Bedell Cristin advises on sale of Robus

The Bedell Cristin team was led by Partner, Richard Sharp, assisted by Associate, Tendai Gakanje.

BVI’s TCSP sector inspected by the GIFCS

The British Virgin Islands is a member of the GIFCS.

Mourant advises in relation to the Tailored Brands Group Chapter 11 restructuring

Mourant acted for WPC in the Cayman Islands, working with Kirkland & Ellis and Alix Partners in the United States.

Ogier advises Singapore sovereign wealth fund

The joint venture will be seeded with a US$220m portfolio of 18 UK assets in prime locations owned by Kennedy Wilson.